Odisha's red ant chutney gets GI tag

Similipal Kai chutney made with red weaver ants in Odisha recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. A traditional delicacy of the tribals in Mayurbhanj, it is made with ants found in the forests of Mayurbhanj, including in the Similipal forest. The chutney is believed to be a good source of nutrients like protein, calcium, zinc, vitamin B-12 and iron.

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